(23 Sep 2024)
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Kyiv – 22 September 2024
1. Wide of protesters on side of road with large sign reading (Ukrainian): "Freedom to Azov"
2. Various of protesters holding signs during rally
3. SOUNDBITE (Ukrainian) Olena (last name unknown), mother of captive fighter of Azov battalion:
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"My son has been a prisoner since May 18, 2022. He is a fighter from the Azov regiment. The Azov fighters were the first to defend our country, the first to engage in battle, the first to hold back the orcs. They faced artillery strikes, were bombed, and were at Azovstal, but they stood firm, defending their families and their country."
4. Close of protesters with signs reading (English): "Captivity is hell! Free Azov" and "Russian captivity kills"
5. Various of young child with sign reading (English): "Free Azov"
6. Olena with sign reading (Ukrainian): "My only wish is your return, Dad. Captivity kills. Don’t be silent."
7. SOUNDBITE (Ukrainian) Olena, daughter of captive fighter of Azov battalion:
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"Today is an important day; it’s my birthday. I’m turning 20, and this is my second birthday without my dad, who has been a prisoner for 14 months. Every event really matters to me. I feel the support of those around me, and I know I’m not alone—there are people who are waiting just like I am. This gives me some inspiration."
8. Women with signs reading (Ukrainian): "My husband still in captivity. Free Azov" (left) and "28 months I dream of hearing – I’m home" (right)
9. Close of woman with sign
10. Close of sign reading (English): "Captivity kills"
11. Young girl with toy reading (English): "Free Azov"
12. Flag with emblem of Azov regiment and text "Mariupol 2022"
STORYLINE:
Protesters gathered in the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv on Sunday in a show of solidarity for the plight of Ukrainian Azovstal defenders still being held prisoner by the Russians.
Taking place outside the Expocenter of Ukraine (VDNG), the ‘Free Azov’ rally supporters brought along signs with calls to action and messages of support, such as "Freedom to Azov" and "Russian captivity kills."
Former Azov prisoners of war Anatolii Mikheev and Dmytro Kozatskyi attended the rally and thanked Ukrainians for their ongoing show of solidarity for soldiers still being held captive.
"Every week, thousands of people gather in various cities across Ukraine and around the world so that when Ukrainian prisoners of war are brought home, they can see that people have been advocating for them and remembering them every week, doing everything possible to fight for them," said Kozatskyi.
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